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OF  BOSTON. 

(Incorporated  1874.  ) 

CONTRACTORS  FOR 

LIGHTING  STREETS, 

MANUFACTURERS  AND  DEALERS  IN 

All  Kinds  of  Plain  and  Fancy  Copper,  Copper 
and  Brass,  and  Tin  Street  Lanterns, 

FOR  COAL  GAS,  NAPHTHA  GAS  AND  KEROSENE, 

LAMP  POSTS  (Iron  and  Wood), 

Mill,  Lawn  and  Stable  Lanterns, 

Naphtha  and  Oil  Vapor  Illuminating  Torches, 

PLUMBERS’  FURNACES, 

Automatic  Torches  for  Painters’  Use  and  Others 

Laboratory  Lamps,  Naphtha  and  Kerosene  Burners, 
Globe  Naphtha,  &c. 


OFFICE  AND  WAREROOMS, 

77  &  79  UNION  STREET, 

BOSTOilXr. 

ISAAC  STEBBINS,  President,  SUMNER  WHEELER,  Treasurer. 

D.  W.  LEE,  Affent. 


PHQTQMETRICAL  TEST. 

By  R.  Ogden  Doremus,  M.  D.,  LL.  D.,  of  New  York  City. 

COLLEGE  OF  THE  CITY  OF  NEW  YORK,  CORNER  LEXINGTON 
AVE.  AND  TWENTY-THIRD  STREET. 


New  York,  January  5,  1877. 

Mr.  Hugh  N.  Camp,  Treasurer. 

Dear  Sir: — Last  month  Hon.  Alan  Campbell, 
Commissioner  of  Public  Works  of  New  York  City,  in  behalf  of 
the  Board  of  Officers  designated  by  the  City  Charter  to  make  pro- 
v'ision  for  the  lighting  of  the  public  lamps  of  the  City,  consisting  of 
the  Mayor,  the  Comptroller,  and  the  Commissioner  of  Public  Works 
desired  me  to  make  a  Photoinetrical  Test  of  the  Illumitiating 
Power  of  your  Naphtha  Lamp  (the  Globe  Naphtha  Gas  Lamp), 

I  was  also  requested  by  Mr.  S.  McCormick,  Superintendent 
of  Lamps  and  Gas,  to  make  Comparative  Tests  with  two  Gas 
Burners,  such  as  are  used  by  the  Gas  Companies  on  the  City  Lamps. 
One  was  a  lava  “  fish  tail  ”  tip  with  a  brass  plug  or  check,  the  other 
<  was  a  brass  “  bat  wing”  tip  with  a  brass  plug  or  check  The  Gas 
of  the  Manhattan  Company’s  Works  was  used  under  a  pressure,  as 
desired,  of  one  inch  of  water;  the  temperature  of  the  Photometrical 
room  was  48°  Fahrenheit. 

The  lava  “  fish  tail  ”  burner  consumed  3.2  cubic  feet  of  gas  per 
hour,  and  furnished  a  light  equal  to  9.07  candles.  The  brass  “•  bat 
wing”  burner,  with  check,  burnt  2.68  feet  per  hour,  and  gave 
equivalent  to  6.69  candles,  while  the  Globe  Naphtha  Gas  Lamp, 
when  tested  by  the  Bunsen  Photometer,  yielded  a  light  equal  to 
14,54  candles 

Besides  this  excess  of  Illuminating  Pozver,  owing  to  the  con¬ 
struction  of  your  Latnp,  it  has  a  decided  advantage  over  our  City 
Lamps  in  -windy  and  stormy  weather,  as  it  is  much  less  liable  to 
have  the  light  extinguished. 

The  cheapness  of  the  Naphtha  light,  as  compared  with  that  of 
ordinary  illuminating  Gas,  is  well  known.  In  towns  and  around 
private  residences  in  the  country,  and  where  gas  pipes  are  not  laid, 
vour  simple,  safe  and  effective  device  will  at  once  commend  itself. 

I  have  the  honor  to  remain, 

Your  obedient  servant, 

R.  OGDEN  DOREMUS,  M,  D.,  LL.  D., 

Professor  of  Chemistry  and  Physics  in  College,  City  of  New  York,  and 

Professor  of  Chemistry  and  Toxicology  in  Bellevue  Hospital  Med.  College. 


THE 


GLOBE  GAS  LIGHT  GOMPANY. 

Contractors  for  Lighting  Streets. 

fHIS  Company  is  prepared  to  contract  to  Light  the 
Streets  of  Cities  and  Towns  in  a  most  satisfactory 
manner,  furnishing  a  Gas  Light,  equal  in  bril¬ 
liancy  to  Coal  Gas,  and  cannot  be  distinguished  from  it. 

Our  Specialty  in  Street  Lighting,  is  by  the  Naphtha 
process,  and  the  same  has  been  adopted  and  successfully 
operated  in  more  than  500  cities  and  towns  for  a  period  of 
twelve  years,  giving  the  best  of  satisfaction,  as  shown  by 
numerous  testimonials  in  our  possession. 

The  apparatus  consists  of  a  cylinder-shaped  tank  placed 
upon  the  outside  of  the  lantern,  a  connecting  tube,  water 
trap,  and  burner  or  gas  generator,  all  of  which  can  be  at¬ 
tached  to  any  lantern.  The  tank  can  be  filled  to  burn  the 
required  number  of  hours,  the  light  going  out  when  the 
supply  is  consumed,  one  pint  of  Globe  Naphtha  giving  a 
clear ^  ■white  gas  light  for  at  least  five  hours.  The  light 
is  not  affected  by  the  weather. 

The  only  vapor  burners  for  this  purpose,  which  have 
stood  the  severest  test,  and  are  of  any  practical  value,  are 
owned  and  controlled  by  this  Company,  which  is  one  of 
the  oldest  kind,  founded  upon  a  solid  basis,  and  thei'eby 
enabled  to  undertake  contracts  of  any  magnitude,  with 
ample  guarantee  for  faithful  performance. 

The  lighting  of  cities  and  towns  by  this  method,  and  the 
supplying  of  material  for  street  lighting  purposes,  is  our 
sole  business.  Contracts  taken  at  a  specified  rate  per  lamp, 
the  Company  furnishing  the  gas  apparatus,  material,  and 
employing  men  to  light  and  take  the  entire  charge  of  the 
lamps. 

Our  goods  are  of  the  very  best  qttality  and  workman¬ 
ship. 

Orders  filled  with  promptness  and  despatch. 

In  ordering  please  refer  to  page  and  nii77iber. 
Catalogues  upon  application. 

Office  and  Wareroonis,  77  and  79  Union  St.,  Boston. 


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Showing  Globe  Naphtha  Fixture  attached. 

Light  fally  Equal  to  Coal  G-as. 

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With  Frame  and  Oil  Lamp. 

Our  KEROSENE  GOODS  have  no  superior  in  their  line. 

Complete  (except  post.) 

Price, _ 


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HEAVY  TIN  LANTERN, 
And  Oil  Lamp, 

The  Best  Kerosene  Goods  in  the  Market. 

Price, _ _ 


No.  30. 

COPPER  AND  BRASS  LANTERN. 
Showing  Globe  Naphtha  Fixture  attached. 

Li^ht  fully  Equal  tOiCoal  Gas. 

Price  complete  (except  post) - 


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COPPER  AND  BRASS  LANTERN, 
And  Frame  only. 

Price, _ 


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COPPER  AND  BRASS  LANTERN. 


Price, 


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Showing  Globe  Naphtha  Fixture  attached. 

Light  fully  Equal  to  Coal  Gas. 

Copper  and  Bi'ass,  complete  (except  post),  Price, _ 
Heavy  Tin,  “  “  “  “  _ 

Cut  Glass  Signs  to  order,  each.  “  _ 


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SIGxN  LANTERN. 

Copper  and  Brass,  Price, 

Heavy  Tin,  “ 

Cut  Glass  Signs,  to  order,  cacli,  “ 


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EXTRA  SIZE  SIGN  LANTERN. 


Copper  and  Brass,  Price, 

Heavy  Tin,  “ 

Cut  Glass  Signs,  to  order,  each,  “ 


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THE  VENDOME. 


OCTAGON. 

For  Hotels,  Halls,  &c. 

All  Copfer^  Bevel  Edge  Plate  Glass,  Elegantly  Ornamented . 
Height  from  top  of  Post,  4  ft.  3  in.  Diameter,  2  ft. 

Price, _ 


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CORPORATION. 


OCTAGON. 


Copper  and  Brass. 

Height,  4  ft.  Diameter,  2  ft.  3  in. 

Price, _ 


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No.  51. 

PORCELAIN  DOME,  COPPER  VENTILATOR. 
Height,  40  in.  Diameter.  20  in. 


Price 


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FANCY  SQUARE, 

For  Naphtha  Gas,  Coal  Gas,  or  Kerosene. 


No.  104. 

With  Globe  Naphtha  Fixture  attached. 

Light  fully  Equal  to  Coal  &as. 

THREE  SIZES. 

No.  I, —  14^  in.  wide,  3  ft.  high.  Price, _ 

No.  2, —  16^  “  “  3  “  6  in.  “  “  _ 

No.  3, — 18^  “  “  4  “  “  “  _ 


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FANCY  SQUARE. 

Very  Popular  for  Hotels,  Halls,  Churches,  and 
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THREE  SIZES. 


No.  I, —  14^  in.  wide,  3  ft.  high,  Price, _ 

No.  2, —  16J  “  “  3  “  6  in.  “  “  _ 

No.  3, —  iS^  “  “  4  “  “  “  _ 

Fancy  Lanterns  in  variety  on  exhibition  at  the 
Company’s  Warerooms. 


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BOULEVARD  AND  STREET. 


BOULEVARD  SIZE,  No.  220. 

Height  of  Lamp  and  Frame,  3  ft.  4  in.  Size  of  Globe,  13  x  20  in. 

Price - 

STREET  SIZE,  No.  236. 

Height  of  Lamp  and  F rame,  2  ft.  10  in.  Size  of  Globe,  10x16  in. 

Price _ _ _ 

Any  part  furnished  of  either  size. 


19 

BOULEVARD  AND  STREET, 

With  Suspending  Bracket. 


BOULEVARD  SIZE,  No.  24S. 

Height  of  Lamp  and  Bracket,  3  ft.  8  in.  Size  of  Globe,  13  x  20  in. 
Price, _ 

STREET  SIZE,  No.  256.  Height  of  Bracket,  2  ft. 
Price - 


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CORPORATION. 


No.  230. 

With  Centre  Reflector  and  Frame. 
Height  ot  Lamp,  3  ft.  3  in. 

Size  of  Globe,  12.^  x  iS  in. 

Price. _ 


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BOULEVARD. 


No.  266. 

VVITH  SIDE  BRACKET  AND  OIL  FIXTURES. 


Price,  with  fixture, 


without  “ 


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SUSPENDING, 

With  Reflector  Top. 


BOULEVARD  SIZE,  No.  346. 
Height  of  Lamp  and  Bracket,  3  ft.  8  in. 
Size  of  Globe,  13  x  30  in. 

Price. _ 


STREET  SIZE,  No.  254. 
Hei  ght  of  Bracket,  2  ft.  1 1  in. 
Price, _ _ _ 


23 

TRIANGLE  LAMP. 

With  Flat  Face. 


No.  213. 

Height.  33  in.  Depth,  10  in. 
Width  of  Back,  15  in. 


Price. 


With  White  Enameled  Iron  Reflecting  Back  and 
Clear  Glass  Front. 


24 


TRIANGLE  LANTERN, 

For  Kerosene. 


No.  175. 

THREE  SIZES. 


No. 

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Price 

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MILL,  LAWN  AND  STABLE  LANTERNS, 
All  sizes,  for  Kerosene  or  Gas. 


For  Out-Door  Use. 
Price, _ 


Also  2  and  4  Arm 
Torches. 


For  Out-Door  Use. 
Price, _ 


Naphtha  and  Oil  Vapor  Illuminating^  Torches,  for  Foundries, 
Machine  Shops,  Street  Venders,  etc. 

GLOBE  NAPHTHA  SUPPLIED. 


I  Gal.  Tank. 
NAPHTHA  TORCH. 


^  Gal.  Tank. 
NAPHTHA  TORCH. 


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GAS  STREET  LAMP 
TORCPL 

The  Best  in  Use. 
Price _ 


THE  CELEBRATED 
ELECTRIC 


VAPOR  TORCH. 
I  gallon  Tank. 
See  page  J2. 

Price. _ _ 


29 


For  Painters,  Plumbers,  Gas  Fitters,  and  for  any  purpose  where 
smokeless  flame  is  needed.  Once  tried,  always  used. 


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PATENT  PORTABLE  GAS  ATTACHMENT, 
For  Street  Lanterns. 

Can  be  attached  to  any  Street  Lantern,  and  makes  the 
most  brilliant  gas  light  from  Globe  Naphtha. 

Price, _ 

General  Directions  for  Vapor  Burners. 

First.  Close  stop-cock  tight,  then  pour  into  Reservoir 
needed  quantity  of  Globe  Naphtha  —  pint  for  every  five 

hours,  and  shut  cover  on  Reservoir,  to  exclude  rain  and  dust. 

Second.  Fill  cup  at  base  ot  Burner  full  of  Alcohol,  set  it 
on  fire,  close  lantern  door,  wait  about  one  minute,  then  open 
stop-cock  and  light  will  appear. 

Third.  Do  not  he  in  haste  to  open  stop-cock,  the  secret  of 
lighting  is  to  have  the  hur)ier  properly  heated  before  opening. 
A  little  practice  will  soon  demonstrate  how  much  alcohol  and 
time  is  needed  to  heat  properly. 

Fourth.  If  any  leak  appears,  avoid  lighting  till  the  same  is 
mended- — common  bar  soap  will  prevent  leaks  about  any  portion 
of  the  screw  threads. 

Fifth,  Unscrew  Water  Trap  occasionally  and  remove  water 
or  dust  that  maj'  have  collected.  Never  do  this  while  light  is 
burning. 

Sixth.  Use  Globe  Naphtha  only.  Never  put  Globe  Naph¬ 
tha  in  cans  or  measures  in  which  Kerosene  or  other  Oils  have 
been  used.  Ahvays  use  Alcohol,  or  our  Bloxv-pipe  Torch  for 
heating  burner. 


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Wrought  Iron  Bracket,  for  Tree  or  Building. 
Price, _ 


Wrought  Iron  Frame 
for  holding  Lantern. 
Price, _ 


Sisfn  Holder  for  Street  Lantern,. 

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Can  be  attached  to  any  Lantern. 
Cut  Glass  Signs. 


Price  of  Holder, 
Price  of  Signs,  each. 


32 

ECONOMY. 

Headquarters  for  the  Celebrated 

Electric  Oil  Torch. 

Vaporizes  Common  Kerosene  Oil,  giving  a  Large  and 
Brilliant  flame.  Best  light  in  use  for  Blacksmith 
and  Machine  Shops,  Foundries,  Roll¬ 
ing  Mills,  Saw  Mills,  Stables, 

Coal  Sheds,  etc.,  etc., 

ALSO 

Tinners’  and  Plnralters’  Furnaces, 

AND 

BLOW  PIPE  TORCHES, 

NapMlia  Torcles  for  rrnit  StaiiJs,  Street  TeiJers,  Etc, 

THE  MOST  APPROVED  STYLES. 

OUR  CELEBRATED 

GLOBE  NAPHTHA, 

tor  use  in  the  same,  in  quantities  to  suit,  by  the 
Can  or  Barrel. 

Cleaning  and  Repairing  done  at  short  notice. 
Orders  promptly  attended  to. 

GLOBE  GAS  LIGHT  GOMPANY, 

77  &  79  Union  Street,  Boston. 


Gentlemen: 

We  take  pleasure  in  handing  you 
our  Catalogue,  which  exhibits  a  part  of  the 
large  variety  of  goods  which  we  offer  for  sale. 
Whenever  you  contemplate  purchasing  anything 
in  our  line,  we  shall  be  pleased  to  serve  you,  feel¬ 
ing  confident  that  we  can  satisfy  in  regard  to 
quality  and  price. 

Our  goods  and  work  are  well  and  favorably 
known,  and  no  pains  is  spared  to  ensure  'every¬ 
thing  first  class. 

With  thanks  for  past  favors,  and  awaiting 
any,  we  remain, 

Very  respectfully  yours, 

GLOBE  GAS  LIGHT  CO., 

77  Cf  jg  Union  St.,  Boston. 


